Top 5 Types of Coffee Beans from Indonesia that You Should Try

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in Indonesia even worldwide. Almost every person ever sips the taste of coffee once in their life. 

Did you know, that Indonesia is positioned in 4th rank of the largest producers of coffee beans in the world based on a survey by Statista in 2020. One of the reasons is that Indonesia has a strategic geographic location for growing coffee plants. Therefore, Indonesia has various types of coffee beans. But, in this article, we only focus on the top 5 coffee beans from Indonesia that you should try.

1. Aceh Gayo Arabica Coffee Beans

Comes from the westernmost province of Indonesia Aceh Gayo coffee beans have a unique taste compared to other Indonesian coffee. It has a low acidity level and gives a clean aftertaste. Aceh gayo has a strong and varied aroma, such as nutty; spices; caramel; dark chocolate, and many more. So if you like coffee that is not too bitter but has a strong aroma, Aceh Gayo coffee might be suitable for you.

2. Luwak Coffee Beans

Coffee which comes from Java and Sumatra, turns out to be one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Regarding CNN Indonesia, 0.4 kg of Luwak coffee beans cost US$100-US$200. The factor that causes this coffee to be expensive is the processing method which is different from coffee beans in general. These coffee beans come from the remains of Luwak or Civet animal waste. Therefore these coffee beans are called Luwak coffee

Luwak coffee is known to have a rich taste and has a hint of caramel and chocolate. If you want to drink Luwak coffee it is recommended not to add sweeteners, such as sugar; milk; or cream as it will reduce the taste of this luxurious coffee.

3. Bali Kintamani Arabica Coffee Beans

Apart from being famous for its exotic island, Bali is also famous for its delicious coffee, Bali Kintamani. Planted in the highlands of Bali with other plants such as vegetables and fruit, this coffee has a citrus taste. Because it provides a citrus taste, this coffee has a soft taste and gives a clean aftertaste. Bali Kintamani also has a sweet and strong aroma. For those of you who want to try coffee that has hints of fruit, this coffee is suitable for you.

4. Flores Bajawa Arabica Coffee Beans

Grown in fertile areas from volcanic ash, this coffee has a unique taste that other coffees don't have. This coffee has a medium level of acidity with a taste like caramel and dark chocolate aftertaste. It has the tobacco flavor that makes this coffee famous.

5. Lampung Robusta Coffee Beans

If the western tip of Indonesia has Gayo Aceh coffee, at the southern tip of Sumatra island there is Lampung Robusta coffee. The characteristic of this coffee is that it has a smooth texture but a strong taste. The aroma produced from this coffee is a combination of chocolate and spices. For those who like strong coffee, you should give a try for Lampung Coffee.

Those are 5 coffee beans from Indonesia that have unique and various characteristics. Have you tried any of these five types of coffee? If you have tried, write in the comments section which coffee suits you best.